Job Description
Position Summary
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will be responsible for the daily testing of patient samples in all areas of the clinical laboratory according to established policies and procedures including the operation of computerized and automated instrumentation, quality control and maintenance, quality assurance and test results distribution.
Details
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays
- Benefits eligible on your start date
- Background and drug test post-offer
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Daily testing of patient samples in all areas of the clinical laboratory according to established policies and procedures
- Operation of computerized and automated instrumentation, quality control and maintenance, quality assurance and test results distribution
- Picks up samples from accessioning and sorts samples into appropriate racks
- Sorts samples and distributes them to the appropriate setup hood
- Manages specimen library within established time frames
- Prepares samples for processing for RNA Isolation or RT-PCR processing
- Unpacks and stores reagents and supplies
- Inventories and orders warehouse supply items
- Decontaminates work areas as designated
- Maintains work area in clean and organized condition
- Follows all PPE requirements
- Maintains designated laboratory equipment
- Uses various laboratory computer systems for labeling, inquiry, crediting, and resulting as needed
- Disposes of biohazardous and chemical waste
- Discards specimens weekly